THE official new supporters’ jersey was officially launched to unite all South Africans during the 2019 two world cups and Afcon.
The uniquely threaded supporter gear, which is made up of prudently selected jersey strips from six unifying sporting moments, in South Africa, was revealed at Nelson Mandela Square ahead of Bafana Bafana’s Africa Cup Of Nations (Afcon) qualifier against Libya on March 24.
Subsequently, Bafana Bafana beat Libya 2-1 and have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon)Afcon in Egypt which will be played between June 21 and July 19.
The selected iconic moments reflected in the jersey are the 1995 Rugby World Cup, 1996 Afcon, 1998 International Cricket Cup Champions Trophy, 2007 Rugby World Cup, 438 ODIs and the 2010 Football World Cup.
Speaking ahead of the jersey reveal and live match viewing, Castle Lager brand director Vaughan Croeser said: “This is a massive year for soccer, cricket and rugby and it is rare to have all three senior national teams potentially participate in major international tournaments in a single calendar year.
“We are the only brand in South Africa that sponsors all three major national teams and as a result of such a truly empowering responsibility coupled with our belief in national unity, it was only fitting that we mark the year with a significant gesture.
“There is absolutely nothing else that can bring people together like sports. We are thrilled about this big sporting year and its potential to bring South Africans closer together. We are also excited about our jersey and the effect it will have on the teams when the fans are beaming with pride as they represent the country. With this jersey, we want to become one nation, drinking one beer, behind Team South Africa,” said Croeser.
The jersey will be available in May.
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